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Pierce builds the world’s leading custom fire and rescue vehicles in the Wisconsin’s heartland Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company is  Fox Cities 'Manufacturer of the Year' in the Mega Company category.  Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company announced that the Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Inc. has named Pierce, the Manufacturer of the Year, in the Mega Company category. The selection was a...

The directive also prohibits either selling or giving away "Go Pink" firefighter T-shirts to the public The City of Stockton issued a directive that prohibits off duty Stockton firefighters from raising awareness and funds for breast cancer research. In a late night e-mail to firefighters, the City of Stockton issued a directive that prohibits off duty Stockton firefighters from either selling or giving away their "Go Pink" firefighter T-shirts designed to raise aware...

Essex Fire Brigade Union Secretarywants Chief to change hisheart not just tune Keith Flynn, Essex FBU Secretary: “Chief needs a change of heart, not just a change of tune.” Essex fire crews gave a luke-warm reception to calls by the chief fire officer for cooperation over the biggest spending cuts in living memory. The call comes after successive years of cuts to numbers of frontline firefighters and 999 services in Essex and without any end in sight to the 16-mo...

Draeger's new CPS 7900, a gas tight chemical protection suit Draeger has developed the CPS 7900, a gas-tight chemical protection suit. As a result of working closely with customers to continue to understand their needs, Draeger has developed the CPS 7900, a gas-tight chemical protection suit. Even when being dragged along the ground or any other abrasive surface in a rescue situation, this reusable suit maintains wearer protection from hazardous substances. Should an out...

A new report by NFPA shows decrease in number of smoking-material related fire deaths in US NFPA announced second lowest level of U.S. smoking-material fire deaths in nearly 30 years. A new report released by the non-profit National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) shows that the number of smoking-material related fire deaths in the U.S. dropped below 700 in 2008, representing the second lowest level since 1980. While several factors can be credited for the latest decl...

The sword of Damocles has beenhovering over public services for months now says CFOA's president CFOA acknowledged that a 25% cut in formula grant for fire and rescue, a critical frontline emergency service, will mean tough choices ahead following yesterday’s Spending Review announcement. The Chief Fire Officers Association (CFOA) acknowledged that a 25% cut in formula grant for fire and rescue, a critical frontline emergency service, will mean tough choices ahead follo...

IAFF General President Harold Schaitberger has replied against the claims of state Republican Party The IAFF is the leading advocate in North America for the health and safety of first responders. International Association of Fire Fighters General President Harold Schaitberger issued the following statement in response to the West Virginia Republican Party's false claim that a political ad produced and paid for by our union's federal political action committee and supporting...

Legendary Heavyweight Champion Joe Frazier at IACP conference to promote Digital Ally's new product In addition to the new LaserAlly™ handheld LIDAR Speed Enforcement System, Digital Ally will also display a new Imaging Camera Aptly named Thermal Ally at 117th Annual International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Conference in Orlando. Digital Ally will unveil the new Thermal Ally Imaging Camera at booth #1035 of the 117th Annual International Association of Chief...

Grahm Ellicot, Chief of The Fire Industry Association FIA Chief Grahan Ellicot said: "Any changes made to the present remit and structure of Health and Safety Executive (HSE) would be a mistake."The government should not include the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) in its public sector cuts as it helps to prevent fires and arson attacks, it has been suggested. A leaked document from the Cabinet Office, which was picked up by the BBC's Politics Show, revealed that the future...

Emergency Service Response - TheNLPG has got you covered! Recent press states that, the information used by emergency services does not include new housing estates, should be a thing of the past as first responders make great use of NLPG. Recent press reports that the information used by emergency services does not include new housing estates should soon be a thing of the past as Police forces and Fire and Rescue Services make greater use of the National Land and Property Gaz...

FLAME-SIM also offers training mobility with the FLAME-SIM Rugged Mobile Center September proved to be FLAME-SIM’s most successful month yet. September proved to be FLAME-SIM’s most successful month yet! The cutting edge training simulation software was purchased by numerous fire departments, technical/community colleges and military bases; those that purchased are from a variety of different states including North Carolina, Florida, Texas and Montana. In addition...

Full-scale demonstration Hytrans Fire System mobile pump deployment system will take place in Berkeley The latest Dutch rapid-deploy technology for flood and Firefighting Pumps is set for demo at Berkeley shoreline, October 21, 2010. A demonstration of the first United States delivery of a complete Hytrans Fire System mobile pump and hose deployment system will take place in Berkeley, California on Thursday, October 21, 2010 at 10:00 A.M. at the Berkeley Marina. Based on its...

Underwriters Laboratories (UL) provides five simple tips to protect your family from fire Underwriters Laboratories (UL) offers Tips on What Families Can Do Today In the blink of an eye, a small cooking or candle fire can turn into a destructive or deadly blaze, so stopping fires before they start is a family's first line of defense against potential fire-related injuries. In recognition of the National Fire Protection Association's Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 3–9, 2010)...

Eric Pickles, Minister for Communities and Local Goverment and Clive Betts,Chair of Communities Select Committee Fire Brigades Union has challenged Tory ministers to deliver on their promises to scrap FiReControl, now that they are in power. Tory ministers in the Coalition government were challenged to call time on the flawed and costly plan to regionalise fire control in England. Since the last General Election the botched and wasteful FiReControl project has cost the tax...

Firefighters may no longer attend automatic fire alarms in a bid to save money Firefighters may no longer attend automatic fire alarms in a bid to save money, according to a report in the Dumfries and Galloway Standard.The proposals could mean firefighters only go to premises when they are sure the fire alarm is for real, but the idea has been slammed by some saying it would put lives at risk. It will be put to councillors this week as part of a set of moves aimed at saving &...

Saint-Gobain has joined forces with a French company for distribution of ONESuit Pro in France ONESuit Pro chemical-protective suit's advanced fabric is engineered for safety and increased mobility. Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics announced their partnership with Trans Europe Enviro Services (TEES) for the distribution of the ONESuit Pro chemical protective suit in France. TEES, a well-known supplier of personal protective equipment (PPE) for first emergency responders, ag...

Graham Newman, BFC President The British Fire Consortium (BFC) has announced its plans to exhibit at the UK’s premier Fire industry exhibition and seminar Firex North 2010. The event represents an important component in the BFC’s drive to grow its membership over the next 48 months to make it Britain’s premier trade association representing the interests of fire industry professionals and their end-users. The recruitment drive comes at a crucial period for...

Motorised wheeled escape ladder, one of the London Fire Brigade Museum exhibits London Fire Brigade’s museum will display the evolution of the capital’s firefighters, during its open day on Friday, 8th October 2010. From antique fire engines and Victorian uniforms, to the world’s most advanced fire equipment, London Fire Brigade’s museum is set to tell the story of the capital’s firefighters, during its open day on Friday 8th October in South...

UTC Fire & Security announced its extensive range of security productsthrough leading primary brands UTC Fire and Security expands its business by offering an inclusive range of security products through four major brands. In line with its commitment to delivering best in class security products that customers can depend on, UTC Fire & Security announced that it will offer its comprehensive range of security products through four primary brands - Interlogix, Lenel, Su...

The 39 stations will have ASL’s iPAM400 amplifiers developed specifically for railway infrastruture projects ASL Safety & Security along with Babcock Rail in Glasgow will upgrade the Network Rail’s long line public address (LLPA) system at 39 stations. ASL Safety & Security are working with Babcock Rail in Glasgow to replace Network Rail’s legacy long line public address (LLPA) system at 39 stations operated by ScotRail around the city centre an...

Barack Obama also paid a tribute to all the firefighters, volunteers and first responders who sacrificed their life  US President, Barack Obama proclaimed October 3-October 9, 2010 as the Fire Prevention Week; emphasizing on the importance of fire safety and awareness in the country. During Fire Prevention Week, we reaffirm the importance of fire safety and awareness, and we pay tribute to our firefighters, volunteers, and first responders who put themselves in harm...

Tigo Energy actively supports the SCHOTT Solar initiative to increase solar harvest Tigo Energy® and SCHOTT Partnership focuses on increasing solar harvest with the Tigo Energy® Maximizer™ Solution. Tigo Energy® and SCHOTT Solar announced the companies are working together to bring electronic intelligence to the solar module and increase power output. As part of the partnership, SCHOTT Solar has extensively tested and established system compatibility, inclu...

Investigators concluded that the fire started in the basement of the building housing the Little Sheep Day Care ATF National Response Team has completed the on-scene investigation of the downtown Delaware fire. The National Response Team (NRT) from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), ATF Columbus Field Division, Ohio Division of State Fire Marshal, and Delaware Fire and Police Department investigators have completed the on-scene investigation in...

DRC will guide individuals through the disaster assistance application process and provide essential information too  DisasterRecovery Center (DRC) in Grant County operated by WEM and FEMA will help the storm and flood affected local residents.A Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) will open in Grant County. Residents who were affected by severe storms, tornadoes and flooding July 20-24 will be able to meet, face-to-face, with disaster recovery specialists. The D...

Firefighters and building officials of West Virginia will now have the most updated resources for fire safety West Virginia adopted the 2008 edition of NFPA 70®, National Electrical Code®, and the 2009 editions of both NFPA 101®, Life Safety Code® and NFPA 1, Fire Code, as well as many other updated reference documents. The state of West Virginia has adopted the 2008 edition of NFPA 70®, National Electrical Code®, and the...

The NRT has been activated during many US mishaps including the World Trade Center Attack in the year 1993 A National Response Team from ATF has been activated to investigate a fire involving multiple structures in downtown Delaware on N. Sandusky St.  The National Response Team (NRT) from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) along with agents from the ATF Columbus Field Division have been activated by request from the Ohio Division of Stat...

Fifth DRC will enhance the ability of FEMA and IEMA to administer a better disaster management in the state Fifth federal/state Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) operated by IEMA and FEMA going to open in the Chicago State University Emil and Patricia Jones Convocation Center. A fifth federal/state Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) will open in the Chicago State University Emil and Patricia Jones Convocation Center for residents to meet face-to-face with disaster recovery spec...

FEMA has approved Colorado’s request for a federal Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) to combat fire U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s  Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has authorized the use of federal funds to combat the reservoir fire in Larimer County. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Reservoir Fire...

Students who attend any NFA resident EMS course will receive 35 to 60 CE credits with effect from January 2010 USFA will issue students  CE credits  for each National Fire Academy (NFA) EMS on-campus course to maintain Emergency Medical Services (EMS) certification. Students who need continuing education (CE) credits to maintain Emergency Medical Services (EMS) certification now can earn CE credits for each National Fire Academy (NFA) EMS on-campus course they atte...

Recent projects in India also include NTPC's Vindhyachal Super Thermal Power Plant based in Madhya Pradesh UTC Fire & Security has announced the opening of a new Hyderabad-based Innovation & Engineering Center in India. To meet the growing demand for innovative fire and security products in India's important infrastructure, commercial buildings and energy industries, UTC Fire & Security has announced the opening of a new Hyderabad-based India Innovation &...